- At least 21 years old
- A valid CDL. Your CDL must be from the state that you declare to be your point of permanent domicile. To join the student program must have valid drivers license and meet the Homeland Security / Transportation Administration requirements.
- Must provide no less than 10 years of driving work history, non driving work history for the past five years (you will need this at orientation to complete paperwork).
- Previous employers and references will be checked for the 3-year period immediately prior to joining the company. All time periods exceeding 59 days must be accounted for (verifiable).
- A stable work history and good references (for experienced drivers no more than 3 employers in last year).
- No Abandoned Trucks at previous employers.
- Successfully complete the starting classes for Contractors or Orientation for employees.
Safety Issues
- No failed or refused drug or alcohol test in the last three years.
- No reckless driving convictions in the last three years.
- No license suspension for points in the last three years.
- No more than three moving violations during the last year.
- Must have no more than five moving violations and / or accidents during the last three years.
Documents
- Have required documents to complete the US Department of Justice INS I-9 work form, or certified state copy of birth certificate or US passport and if not a US Citizen, all required valid work authorization documents. To see a complete list of acceptable documents go to Click here for list of documents.
- In addition to your CDL you must carry and present one or more of the following
- US Passport
- Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
- INS paperwork that shows US Citizenship or that permanent alien residence has been established and is current.
- Successful completion of Prime's orientation program.
Criminal History
- No felony convictions within the last seven years, from the time restitution (fine, sentence, etc…) was completed. Convictions older than seven years will be considered on a case by case basis.
- No Controlled substance events in past seven years.
- Misdemeanors involving dishonesty, theft, or fraud are disqualifying events, other issues will be considered on a case by case basis.
- No DWI, DUI, BAC, or Open Container convictions in the last three years Reduced charges from DWI (careless, reckless, imprudent, i.e.) will be examined closely.
- Have not been incarcerated within last five years.
(These qualifications are as of 07/01/08 and may be changed by Prime Inc. without prior notification)
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